Inflation and Cost of Living
This bill mentions the right to proper housing at a reasonable cost. This suggests an awareness of the challenges people face with the cost of housing.
C-325
Details
- Full Title
- An Act to amend the Canadian Bill of Rights (right to housing)
- First Reading
- December 5, 2016, Parliament 42, Session 1
- Type
- Private Member’s Bill
- Full Content
- https://www.parl.ca/legisinfo/en/bill/42-1/c-325
Summary
Bill C-325 aims to change the Canadian Bill of Rights. If passed, it would add a new right to the existing list. This new right would be about housing. It would state that everyone has the right to proper housing. The cost of this housing should be reasonable. There should also be no unfair obstacles in the way of people getting housing.
The bill mentions that everyone deserves to be treated with respect. It also says that housing is important for people to feel safe and secure. The bill states that having access to good housing without facing unfair challenges is important to protect this right.
If the bill passes, it will become law one year after it gets final approval.